The Green Tank’s new report, which is co-funded by the CPF, identifies the European funding sources that Greece and its regions will have available for the green transformation of key sectors of the economy and the transition to a sustainable future during the 2021-2027 period. During the next years, Greece will have an unprecedented level of…
We officially launched our joint Cyclades Posidonia Alert Campaign on Andros island last week where we had a close meeting with the Mayor and representatives of the Municipality, the Port & Marina Authorities , the local Nautical Clubs as well as with Andros Research Center, the local environmental NGO that will help us spread the word on…
One of our favorite initiatives, the Greening School program is on the go!The botanic schoolyards are now ready in the Primary Schools of Naousa in Paros and in Kimolos, thanks to our partners Naias and Agoni Grammi Gonimi and the students have a lot to learn about the value of native plants and local ecosystems.More schools in the…
The CPF is happy to contribute to the implementation of an amazing open event organised by Boulouki team, the 3day Young Makers Gathering, 28-29-30 May 2021, that will inaugurate the project ‘Under the Landscape: Therasia 2021-22΄, which is co-organized with the Municipality of Thera and the local community of Therasia ! During these three days, Boulouki alongside…
Amorgorama is officialy put into action for 2021! Congratulations to the Professional Fishing Association of Amorgos which is the organization behind the project “Amorgorama—becoming part of the swarm“. The association consists of about 40 fishermen and has the goal to optimize the fishing practice in a sustainable way for the sake of both the marine…
Iris Goldsmith died in a tragic accident on her family farm at the age of 15 on 8th of July 2019. Iris had a deep and lifelong connection with the natural world, a gentle way with animals of all kinds, and a particular reverence for the sea. Iris well understood that finding harmony with nature is…
The Cyclades Preservation Fund (CPF) organized in 2019 and 2020 the annual ‘CPF’s Islanders Forum’, where local environmental champions from different islands of the Cyclades met and exchanged knowledge, best practice and solutions to common problems. Following the participants’ demand for more opportunities for exchange and synergies among them, we created in late 2020 an…
As single-use plastics are sadly on the rise again due to Covid-19, our partners Common Seas, together with the local team of Clean Blue Paros initiative have produced a series of practical guidebooks for hospitality businesses. This aims to help them continue to reduce single-use plastics while keeping staff and customers safe in the context of the Greek response to the…
Would you like to learn more about the alien invasive species that threaten our seas? Join our online discussion, organized by iSea & Cyclades Preservation Fund, taking place on Friday 9/10/2020 at 12pm-1245pm and get the chance to hear the experience and recommendations of biologists, divers, fishermen, chefs and restaurant owners about how we can transform a…
As soon as the summer northern winds calmed down, the Professional Fishing Association of Amorgos took action! In a northern coast in Makri area, some days ago, volunteers collected 30 bags of garbage. The majority consisted of trawl nets, bottles and other plastic items. Hope to see you all in spring when with your and…
